The fabled story of Paul Weller, The Jam, and that famous old Rickenbacker
The legacy of a legendary guitar.
From The Vault Archives: 03/2025
The frontman Noel Gallagher called unnecessary: “I don’t own any of their records”
Not his favourite brand of alternative.
“It matched our story”: three classic Fleetwood Mac songs all about Mick Fleetwood
“I was the only daddy.”
Phoebe Bridgers favourite songs by Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker: “Oh damn”
Each others’ biggest fans.
Father John Misty’s favourite Neil Young track: “One of the great love songs of my life”
An unlikely love song.
‘I Shall Be Released’: the greatest cover of Nina Simone’s career
Giving the track what it deserves.
The album that helped Bruce Springsteen recover from depression: “I’ve got to do something about it”
Channelling the struggle into art.
‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’: The Rolling Stones’ greatest B-side
Perhaps the best B-side ever?